Staff This floating rig, loaded with equipment to fix the pilings on the Noden Causeway, is being used as part of the extensive repair work ongoing there. The in-water work, which is being done by George Armstrong Co. Ltd., consists of repairs to the piles that support the three structures. […]
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Dan Falloon Sight & Sound Wolves’ pitcher John Desaulniers took a cut at the plate during the Rainy River District Fastball League final against the Barwick Knights yesterday evening at Vanjura Park here. Desaulniers quelled the Knights’ bats after relieving starter Bob Andy as the Wolves won their second-straight league […]
Duane Hicks Mitch MacDonald, who finished second in season six of “Canadian Idol,” performed for family, friends, and fans yesterday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. The Cape Breton native, who has quite a few local relatives, came here to visit and play a couple of gigs, including a show after […]
Dan Falloon Forward Davis Smith (white jersey) and defenceman Morgan McNeill battled it out in front of goalie Tyler Ampe during the first night of Fort Frances Lakers’ tryouts at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday evening. More than 40 hopefuls are trying to crack the Lakers’ roster, which will […]
Peggy Revell Lisa and Logan McCart dropped by the Fort Frances Nursery School classroom yesterday, along with many others, to register for the upcoming year. Located at Knox United Church, the program welcomes youngsters aged two-five.
Peggy Revell Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis chatted with Gary Doer, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, following a luncheon at the AmericInn in International Falls on Friday. Council members, politicians, business owners, and others representatives from both sides of the border attended the meet-and-greet, which saw the former Manitoba […]
Duane Hicks Megan Veniot was beaming after being crowned the 2010 Emo Fair queen last Thursday evening at the Emo arena. At left, 2009 Emo Fair Queen Taylor Pelepetz looked on. See story, photos on B3. o
Peggy Revell Tatum Martin, four, took a turn at milking “Northern Maple the Cow” on Saturday in the Farm Progress Building at the Emo Fall Fair. Between the midway rides, shows, and booths, there were plenty of activities over the weekend for all the youngsters who came out.
Dan Falloon Evan Morriseau got ready to take a hand-off from Muskie assistant coach Dennis Ogilvie during the opening of Muskie football camp Monday evening. The black-and-gold will see their first game action Sept. 3 in Winnipeg when they face the St. Norbert Celtics in an exhibition showdown before hosting […]
Dan Falloon Robbie Payne prepared to take a hand-off from assistant coach Dennis Ogilvie during the opening of Muskie football camp yesterday evening. Coach Chad Canfield reported 42 players attended the first session, which was designed to get them comfortable with the fundamentals of the game. Players will be donning […]
Duane Hicks A crew continues to gut the old Fort Frances High School as its owners prepare to demolish the J.A. Mathieu section of the building. According to an agreement with the town, the developers (1578389 Ontario Ltd.) have until Sept. 30 to knock it down.
Peggy Revell Thunder Bay’s “Alaska Army Band” jammed out some psychedelic tunes during the second-annual Fort Frances Folk Festival yesterday at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre. It was perfect summer day for the festival, which ran all afternoon and into the night, and featured more than a dozen talented acts, […]
